The nightstand is a high usage piece that needs to be as functional as it is beautiful. The top space can be made to be accessed from the front, like the piece to the left, or from the side for easier accessibility from the bed. The one drawer is plenty to accommodate nightstand storage needs, which allows for longer Shaker style legs to add to the elegance of each piece.
All corners are joined with finger/box joints while the drawer box is joined with traditional dovetail joinery.